Posts by Eric Wijmenga

New Beginnings Launches Its Free Learning Platform for Migrant Entrepreneurs

10 November 2025    By Eric Wijmenga

We are delighted to announce the official launch of the New Beginnings Free Learning Platform — a new online space designed to support migrants who want to set up or grow their own businesses. Developed through a strong partnership between organisations in Iceland, Spain, France,…

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A New Beginning: An Opportunity for Thriving

28 October 2025    By Eric Wijmenga

A new beginning is more than a fresh start — it is an opportunity to thrive. Across the Netherlands, Iceland, Spain, and France, more than 100 migrant men and women recently completed training as part of our project partnership. What they showed us was powerful…

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Empowering the Next Generation of Green Entrepreneurs: The GBS Project Journey

28 October 2025    By Eric Wijmenga

After two years of cross-border collaboration, the GBS Project (Empowering Senior Citizens: Self-Employment in Green Business) officially reached its successful conclusion this October. This European Partnership—uniting experts from Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Italy—was driven by a single mission: to prove that it’s never…

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Discover Your Ikigai!

22 April 2024    By Eric Wijmenga

This month, our director, Marina, was lucky enough to take a trip to Japan with her family from Mexico (a bit of a clash of cultures perhaps!). So for this month's article we’re taking you on a trip to Okinawa! This Japanese island is one…

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Embracing Change: Introducing Inova Education and Training

14 December 2023    By Eric Wijmenga

As we continue to evolve, our company, previously known as Inova Consultancy, has undergone a name change. We are excited to introduce our new identity: Inova Education and Training. This change reflects our commitment to providing innovative education and training services. Our new name aligns…

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Círculos de Mindfulness de Inova

8 August 2023    By Eric Wijmenga

Written by Yasin Hussain Con los múltiples factores de estrés de la vida moderna, cuidar la salud mental, emocional y espiritual es cada vez más importante. La atención plena (o Mindfulness) y la meditación guiada pueden ayudar a regular las emociones y aclarar los pensamientos…

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Latest News from our Mindful Ageing project!

26 July 2023    By Eric Wijmenga

The Mindful Ageing project will come to an end in August. Find out about the latest news from the project and how you can still benefit, in our latest newsletter. Mindful Ageing_Final Newsletter

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Latest News from Inclusive Business LaunchPad!

26 July 2023    By Eric Wijmenga

As the project comes to an end, this month, we invite you to read our final project newsletter with updates on the impact of the programme and news from our final events. Final IBL Newsletter_June 23

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Latest News from MentoraSTEAM!

26 July 2023    By Eric Wijmenga

Read our latest newsletter from our MentoraSTEAM project here, before the project comes to an end in August. Edition 4_MentoraSTEAM Newsletter

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Mindfulness Circles at Inova

13 July 2023    By Eric Wijmenga

Written by Yasin Hussain With the multiple stressors of modern life, taking care of mental, emotional, and spiritual health is becoming increasingly important. Mindfulness and guided meditation can help to regulate emotions and clarify your thoughts during what would otherwise be a hectic routine. As…

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Eric Wijmenga

Co-Director/Finance Manager

Eric is Inova’s Co-Director and Finance Manager. He is also the founder and Director of our subsidiary Inova Education, an educational marketing and recruitment agency, established in 1996 and working across LATAM. Inova Education delivers services in partnership with UK HEIs, British embassies, national funding bodies, the British Council and Chevening teams across LATAM.

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